Master of Education in School & Applied Child Psychology

Schedule

Students will complete a total of 48 credits of coursework, typically in 3 years.

This is the proposed schedule and is subject to change.

District Collaboration & Responsibilities

Students are encouraged to proactively secure a practicum and internship site within a school district or approved setting. Partner sites should be able to provide:

• Access to appropriate assessment materials (e.g., WISC-V, WIAT-4, BASC-3) and, where possible, digital tools and platforms (e.g., tablets, online scoring systems)
• A suitable, confidential space for conducting assessments and professional activities
• Supervision by a licensed school psychologist or psychologist, in alignment with regulatory expectations
• Opportunities to engage in consultation, assessment, and intervention with students, families, and school-based teams

UBC will support coordination efforts, provide guidance, and offer professional development for field supervisors. However, practicum and internship placements are dependent on district capacity and agreement, and therefore cannot be guaranteed without confirmed local support.

To support this process, students are encouraged to use the attached letter to school districts when initiating contact and exploring potential placement opportunities

Important Expectations & Considerations

1. On-Campus Residency
   Students are required to attend an in-person residency of approximately two weeks during the second summer (August 11 to 25, 2028) at the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus. Subsidized accommodation will be available.
2. Cohort Progression and Program Continuity
   This is a structured, three-year cohort-based program. Due to the sequencing of courses, students who require a leave of absence or are unable to progress as scheduled may experience delays of up to three years before required courses are offered again.
3. Professional Registration and Licensure
   The program is designed to align with the educational requirements of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC). However, completion of the program does not guarantee registration. Graduates must meet all regulatory requirements, including demonstrated competencies and ethical and professional standards, as determined by the regulatory body.
4. Technology and Assessment Materials
   Students will have access to UBC-supported digital assessment tools (e.g., publisher training platforms). The University of British Columbia Psychology Services and Clinical Training Centre (PSCTC) provides a limited number of devices (e.g., Chromebooks/iPads). Access for rural and remote students is supported through practicum or internship sites.
5. Field Supervision and District Partnership
   UBC provides professional development and consultation to field supervisors. School districts and partner sites are encouraged to support supervision through release time (e.g., 0.2 FTE or equivalent for the internship year) to ensure high-quality training and oversight. Preference will be given to applicants who have established relationships with, and/or demonstrated commitments from, their local school district to support practicum and internship training.
6. Equity, Access, and Financial Support
   The program is committed to increasing access to training. Efforts will be made to reserve seats and secure bursary funding for applicants from rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, as well as those with demonstrated financial need.

Designed for the British Columbia Context

This program is intentionally designed to reflect the structure, priorities, and evolving needs of British Columbia’s education system, including:

• Alignment with Ministry of Education and Child Care designation categories and Individual Education Plan (IEP) processes
• Preparation for working within school-based teams and inclusive education frameworks across BC school districts
• Awareness of and engagement with key provincial systems and services (e.g., child and youth mental health, healthcare, and Indigenous education)
• Ongoing alignment with professional and practice priorities identified by BC Association of School Psychologists and school districts (e.g., mental health, early literacy, and inclusive practices)

The program also welcomes and supports applicants from the Yukon and across Western Canada, recognizing the need to build school psychology capacity in rural, remote, and northern communities.

Fees

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors and may be adjusted without prior notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on tuition and fees, visit the official UBC Calendar. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.

Graduate tuition is assessed as an annual program fee, which is divided into three equal installments due at the beginning of academic terms starting in September, January and May. Students in this program will pay a minimum of 7 installments.

Student Fees

Student fees include fees established and authorized by the UBC Board of Governors and fees established and authorized by students societies. These fees are in addition to tuition fees. Please see the UBC Calendar for details on student fees.

Funding Eligibility

As this program is part-time, it is not eligible for student loans or other types of funding.

How to Apply

Application Status: Closed (opening Fall 2026)

Application Deadline: TBD

Document Deadline: TBD

ONLINE APPLICATION

• Navigate to grad.ubc.ca/apply/online.
• When you are ready to apply, click “Apply Online”.
• Read the instructions, and either log in with your CWL or create a CWL if you have never attended UBC.
• Once logged in, on the “Degree Program Selection,” type “Professional Cohort” into the “Program Keyword” field.
• IMPORTANT: The program name should be Master of Education in School and Applied Psychology. Please ensure you are applying to the correct program – this part-time Professional Cohort is different than the regular on-campus program.
• Select the program.
• Click the “Apply” button.
• Fill out the application as indicated.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Please have these ready to upload when you apply:

Transcripts, degree certificates (if applicable), English language assessment report (if applicable), statement of intent, and an up-to-date resume must be uploaded to your application.

In cases where referees are unable to submit an electronic reference, sealed and endorsed reference letters may be sent by mail. Your reference will receive a link to a reference form that they should complete and send back to us.

You can also find the Grad Reference Form here.

 Important: Please ask your references to include the 4-character cohort designation SACP when they submit their reference. All references must arrive in sealed envelopes with the reference’s signature on the seal.

Please send mailed documents to:

David Roy
SACP Graduate Cohort
Faculty of Education, OPL Office
University of British Columbia
1304-2125 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4

APPLICATION TIMELINE

After your application is submitted, all documents are uploaded, and references have been received, your application file is considered complete.

Once the application deadline for the program has passed, all completed application files are submitted to the Department for review.  Applications recommended by the Department for admission are then confirmed against Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies requirements, and accepted applicants are notified. Any special case admissions require an additional review by Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies.

The entire process generally takes 8 to 12 weeks.

ASSISTANCE

If you require any assistance with the application process, please contact:

David Roy
Senior Program Assistant
604-822-3622
opl.educ@ubc.ca

Info Sessions

Have questions? We’ve got answers!

Meet the Program Advisor and Senior Program Assistant, and learn more about this program and about applying to become a UBC graduate student.

Thursday, June. 11 | 4:00pm

Contacts

For program content questions:

Simon Lisaingo
Cohort Advisor
Associate Professor
simon.lisaingo@ubc.ca

For application questions or assistance:

David Roy
Senior Program Assistant
604-822-3622
opl.educ@ubc.ca